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✨ OPEN NIGHT AT ST. FERGAL’S COLLEGE!Come along and see what makes St. Fergal’s special! 🏫📅 Thursday 8th October | ⏰ 5–8...
04/10/2026

✨ OPEN NIGHT AT ST. FERGAL’S COLLEGE!

Come along and see what makes St. Fergal’s special! 🏫
📅 Thursday 8th October | ⏰ 5–8pm

👩‍🏫 Meet our teachers & students
🔬 Explore our subjects & facilities
🏐 Discover our sports & activities
🌱 Experience our school community

Bring the family, ask questions and come see us in action!

⭐ All Welcome!

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⭐ OPEN EVENING – YOU’RE INVITED! ⭐Come and discover St. Fergal’s College and see what makes our school a special place t...
02/10/2026

⭐ OPEN EVENING – YOU’RE INVITED! ⭐

Come and discover St. Fergal’s College and see what makes our school a special place to Learn • Belong • Achieve.

📅 Thursday 8th October
⏰ 5:00–8:00pm
📍 St. Fergal’s College, Rathdowney

Meet our staff, explore our facilities and find out more about life at St. Fergal’s.

We look forward to welcoming prospective students and their families! ⭐

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From page to stage🎭 Our 6th Year Students thoroughly enjoyed Red 'n Blue Theatre Company company’s production of Othello...
02/10/2026

From page to stage🎭 Our 6th Year Students thoroughly enjoyed Red 'n Blue Theatre Company company’s production of Othello at the Source Arts Centre, Thurles. A fantastic opportunity to see Shakespeare brought to life 📚

🎓 Junior Certificate Results Day! 🎓A very special day for our Junior Cycle students as they receive their examination re...
02/10/2026

🎓 Junior Certificate Results Day! 🎓

A very special day for our Junior Cycle students as they receive their examination results.

📅 Wednesday 7th
⏰ 11:15am
📍 The Hall

We are incredibly proud of all our students and the hard work, dedication and perseverance they have shown throughout their Junior Cycle journey.

🌟 Best of luck to everyone receiving their results! 🌟

TYs took part in the annual, Battle of the Wits Quiz run by Laois Libraries today in Rathdowney Library! Thanks to Emma,...
01/10/2026

TYs took part in the annual, Battle of the Wits Quiz run by Laois Libraries today in Rathdowney Library! Thanks to Emma, Enda and to Catherine of Rathdowney Library for facilitating the quiz!

Congratulations to our 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams! They will now go on to represent St Fergals College in the County Finals in Portlaoise Library on November 19th 👏👏👏

🎓 Sixth Year Parents Information EveningWe are looking forward to welcoming our Sixth Year parents/guardians to our Info...
30/09/2026

🎓 Sixth Year Parents Information Evening

We are looking forward to welcoming our Sixth Year parents/guardians to our Information Evening this Wednesday, 30th September from 6:30–7:30pm approx.

The evening will include:

📌 CAO, HEAR & DARE – Ms Dunne, School Guidance Counsellor
📚 PLC & Tertiary Degree Programmes – Keith McClearn, Portlaoise Institute
🔧 Apprenticeships – Mary Leech, LOETB

An informative evening to help students and families explore the options available after Sixth Year.

💚 We look forward to seeing you there!

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📚✨ Study Skills Programme in Action! ✨📚This week our 3rd, 5th & 6th Year students have been developing their study skill...
11/09/2026

📚✨ Study Skills Programme in Action! ✨📚
This week our 3rd, 5th & 6th Year students have been developing their study skills using the Ultimate Study Workbook programme. 📝📖

A great opportunity to learn new strategies, improve organisation and build confidence as they prepare for the year ahead! 💪🌟

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🏐 Senior Hurlers | Strength & Conditioning 💪St. Fergal’s College Senior Hurlers spent the morning in the gym at the COE ...
10/09/2026

🏐 Senior Hurlers | Strength & Conditioning 💪

St. Fergal’s College Senior Hurlers spent the morning in the gym at the COE Portlaoise, completing strength and conditioning testing as part of their preparation for the year ahead.

A fantastic start to the season and great preparation as the lads look towards another exciting year! 👏

A huge thanks to Paddy Quinlan and the Laois GAA team for their support and expertise.

💙 WELLBEING – Welcome Back!A very warm welcome back to all our students, families and staff at St. Fergal’s College, Rat...
07/09/2026

💙 WELLBEING – Welcome Back!

A very warm welcome back to all our students, families and staff at St. Fergal’s College, Rathdowney!

As we begin the new school year, our focus is on ensuring every student feels Seen. Supported. Included. Connected.

🌱 Be Active
🤝 Connect
📚 Keep Learning
❤️ Give
🌤️ Take Notice

Remember: take it one day at a time, be kind, believe in yourself and don’t be afraid to ask for help.

Here’s to a happy, healthy and successful year ahead! 🌟

✨ TYs are off to a fantastic start! ✨Our TY students kicked off the new school year with their annual bonding day at Cas...
03/09/2026

✨ TYs are off to a fantastic start! ✨

Our TY students kicked off the new school year with their annual bonding day at Castlecomer Discovery Park 🌳🧗‍♀️🚣‍♂️ — a brilliant opportunity to get to know one another, build new friendships and enjoy some fun and adventure together.

A fantastic day was had by all, and we’re already looking forward to all that this exciting TY year has in store! 💚💛

Here’s to new friendships, new experiences and an unforgettable year ahead! 🌟

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Conoboro Road
Rathdowney
R32ED72

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+35350546357

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